Gaza destruction likely helped push Hamas to soften cease-fire demands, several officials say

Hamas appears to be softening its demands in Gaza cease-fire negotiations following the Israeli offensive. Internal divisions within the group are reported. Talks with US officials are making progress, but a deal is not guaranteed. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues as efforts to end the nine-month war persist. Hamas appears to be softening its demands in Gaza cease-fire negotiations following the Israeli offensive. Internal divisions within the group are reported. Talks with US officials are making progress, but a deal is not guaranteed. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues as efforts to end the nine-month war persist.  Economic Times